The Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that analyst Eddie Olczyk has been diagnosed with colon cancer.

“I have been diagnosed with a form of colon cancer and am currently undergoing treatment for the disease,” Olczyk said in a statement. “I have been working with outstanding health care professionals and expect to be back in the broadcast booth after I complete my treatment. Having the support and encouragement from my family, the Chicago Blackhawks organization, NBC Sports and all my friends and fans means the world to me and will give me continued strength to beat this. My family and I appreciate privacy during this time as we focus our attention on my treatments.

Blackhawks Team Physician Dr. Michael Terry said Olczyk had surgery last week to remove the tumor.

“He is recovering well from the procedure and will be undergoing further treatment in the coming weeks, including chemotherapy,” Terry said in the statement. “We look forward to his return to good health after the completion of his treatment.

“Eddie Olczyk is a treasured member of the Chicago Blackhawks family and we will be supportive of him as he fights this disease,” Blackhawks President and CEO John McDonough said in the statement. “We encourage our fans to keep him in their thoughts as we all look forward to having him back in good health as soon as possible.”

Prior to joining the Blackhawks as an analyst for the 2006-07 season, Olczyk was drafted third overall by the Blackhawks in 1984 and played in Chicago from 1984-1987 and 1998-2000. He won a Stanley Cup with the 1994 New York Rangers.

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